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Bath-Edie, Augusta Neighborhood

South Richmond offers a peaceful environment characterized by tranquil streets and a calm atmosphere perfect for quiet living. The neighborhood predominantly features single detached homes with a variety of unit sizes, especially three-bedroom residences built around the late 1980s. Parking accessibility is convenient, making driving an effective mode of transportation for daily activities. While the area’s terrain does not provide extensive cycling networks, it remains a serene setting with well-maintained roads. Spotting green spaces nearby complements the overall sense of calm. The community structure highlights a robust mixture of residential options ensuring comfort and variety for different preferences.

The character of South Richmond is exemplified by its relaxed environment. South Richmond is especially quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Highlights of Bath-Edie

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌸 Bath Gardens

A restored public garden and outdoor nature center along Bath‑Edie Road featuring European‑style gardens surrounding a spring, historic cottages, and seasonal events like Oktoberfest, holiday celebrations, and open‑air cultural programming that celebrate the neighborhood’s 19th‑century resort heritage.

🌊 Ellis Pond

A serene natural reservoir tucked in the north part of Bath‑Edie offering a waterfall and a popular swimming and fishing hole cherished by local residents seeking rustic outdoor recreation close to home.

🏋️ Blythe Area Recreation Center and Park

A community hub off Bath‑Edie Road providing a playground, picnic pavilion, quarter‑mile walking track, gym, multipurpose rooms, fitness classes and camps for all ages, and even serving as a city‑designated emergency shelter in times of need.

⛪ Bath Presbyterian Church and Cemetery

An antebellum rural church located half a mile west of U.S. 1 on Edie‑Bath Road, this Greek Revival clapboard building dating to the 1830s includes historic architectural details, original pulpit and slave gallery, and remains a poignant local landmark listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

🛍️ Mack’s Kuntry Store & KJ’s Market corridor

A modest yet essential retail stretch along GA‑88/Bath‑Edie Road featuring the long‑standing Mack’s Kuntry Store (vintage convenience store and eat‑in spot serving locals since the mid‑20th century) and nearby KJ’s Market for groceries and everyday needs.

Bath-Edie

This May in Bath-Edie

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

May 8–9, 2026

MayFest Music & Arts Festival

May Park, 622 4th Street, Augusta, GA

A beloved community arts festival featuring live music, local artists, and vendors—perfect for Bath‑Edie or Augusta locals to enjoy family-friendly creative programming just a short drive away.

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Every Saturday, May 2026 (March 21–November 21)

The Augusta Market at the Riverwalk

8th and Reynolds Street, Downtown Augusta, GA • 8:00 AM–2:00 PM

A weekly open‑air farmers market offering fresh produce, artisans, live music, and a scenic riverside atmosphere—ideal for local residents to shop, stroll, and support regional vendors.

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May 17, 2026

Chicago (Live in Concert)

Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA • 7:00 PM (doors open 6:00 PM)

Catch the legendary rock band Chicago performing live—an exciting evening out for music‑loving locals looking for a major concert in the heart of Augusta.

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May 3, 2026

Theresa Caputo Live

Miller Theater, Augusta, GA • 4:00 PM

A hometown‑close opportunity to see television personality Theresa Caputo live—a fun and engaging show for families or anyone interested in her popular work.

May 2, 2026

Blanchard Woods BMX Single Point Local Race

Blanchard Woods Drive, Evans, GA (just outside Augusta) • 6:30 PM–7:30 PM

A fast‑paced BMX race event—great for families or sports fans in Bath‑Edie looking for active, youth‑friendly competition nearby.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Bath-Edie

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Bath-Edie

Neighborhood Characteristics

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